Shillong, March 19: Whereas curfew was imposed within the entire jurisdiction of West Garo Hills District vide Order No.CB.3/2026/58-A, issued under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita on 18″ March, 2026 in view of the prevailing law and order situation.
And whereas incidents of violence and disturbance of public peace have been reported in various parts of the district, posing a serious threat to human life, public safety and property.
And whereas, upon careful assessment of the situation and reports received from law enforcement agencies, The District Magistrate is satisfied that continuation of stringent preventive measures is necessary to restore normalcy and prevent further escalation of violence.
Now therefore, “ I, Shri Vibhor Agarwal, IAS, District Magistrate, West Garo Hills District, in exercise of the powers conferred upon me under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, do here by imposed night curfew from 6:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.M. within theentire jurisdiction of West Garo Hills District, to remain in force until further orders”.
During the period of night curfew, no person shall move outside their residence within the limits of West Garo Hills District. All law enforcement agencies, Executive Magistrates and police officers within West Garo Hills District are hereby directed to strictly enforce this order and take necessary action against any person found violating the curfew.
Any violation of this order shall attract penal action under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and other relevant provisions of law. As the circumstances of the case are emergent and involve grave threat to public order, this order is issued ex parte. Issued under his hand and seal on this 19th day of March 2026.
